For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,013 students in Auburn, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA are Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Alta Vista Community Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Auburn, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13777 Bowman Rd.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-1974
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Placer County Pathways Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Gr: K-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Oak St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 885-7067
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Maidu Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
332 Finley St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-5763
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Auburn, CA include Bowman Charter, Placer County Pathways Charter and Alta Vista Community Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Auburn?
4 public charter schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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